Controls Engineer

Job Description:

• The Controls Engineer will be responsible for the electrical design on mechanical/hydraulic power stamping presses and related automation upgrades.
• This Includes HMI Design, PLC Design, Safety PLC Design, Hardwire Layouts, Panel Layouts, Risk Assessments, Field Device Layouts, Installation Supervision and Full Line Commissioning.

Requirements:

• BS in Electrical Engineering/technologies or technician degree or Equivalent Work Experience.
• At least 5 years of related work experience required
• Allen-Bradley experience (required)
• Siemens and Mitsubishi experience (desired)
• AutoCad Electrical Experience
• PLC programming experience (Rockwell, Mitsubishi and Siemens preferred) – Must Have
• Electrical hardware design and modification experience
• Experience with equipment demolition, installation, and commissioning
• Ability to multitask.
• Works well within a team environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills 
• Able to travel and work in Canada and Mexico
• Able to work weekends and holidays as necessary

Detailed description:

HMI Design:

• Create new HMI programs using GP-pro software on Proface hardware.
• Modify existing HMI programs using GP-pro software on Proface hardware.
• Review and verify HMI programs during customer buyoffs.

PLC Design:

• Create new PLC programs using Studio 5000, RSLinx, IAB, MPE720, PCwin, Memosoft, Simatic Step 7 software on Allen-Bradley, Yaskawa, Toyopuc, Siemens hardware.
• Modify existing PLC programs using Studio 5000, RSLinx, IAB, MPE720, PCwin, Memosoft, Simatic Step 7 software on Allen-Bradley, Yaskawa, Toyopuc, Siemens hardware.
• Review and verify PLC design during customer buyoffs

Safety PLC Design:

• Create new Safety PLC programs using Studio 5000, RSLinx, IAB, Simatic Step 7 software on Allen-Bradley and Siemens hardware
• Modify existing Safety PLC programs using Studio 5000, RSLinx, IAB, Simatic Step 7 software on Allen-Bradley and Siemens hardware
• Review and verify Safety PLC design during customer buyoffs

Hardwire Layouts:

• Create new Hardware Layouts using IAB and AutoCAD Electrical software
• Modify existing Hardware Layouts using IAB and AutoCAD Electrical software
• Review and verify Hardwire Layout during customer buyoffs

Panel Layouts:

• Create new Panel Layouts using AutoCAD Electrical software
• Modify existing Panel Layouts using AutoCAD Electrical software
• Review and verify Panel Layouts during customer buyoffs

Risk Assessments:

• Perform Risk Assessments on projects regarding bid selection, hardware procurement, and installation timing

   

  Field Device Layouts:

• Create new Field Device Layouts using IAB and AutoCAD Electrical software
• Modify existing Field Device Layouts using IAB and AutoCAD Electrical software
• Review and verify Field Device Layouts during customer buyoffs

Installation Supervision:

• Supervise Engineers, Electricians, and Millwrights during installation of various Press upgrades
• Provide direction on installation tasks to Engineers, Electricians, and Millwrights
• Bring resolution to any construction related items during installation

Full Line Commissioning:

• Provide Full Line Commissioning support before, during, and after installation of various press upgrade projects which includes PLC, Electrical, and Mechanical support.